What are the requirements for renewing a Non-immigrant OX visa in Thailand, especially regarding funds?

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Renewing a 5 year Non immigrant OX visa
I have a little over a year until this is to be renewed but time flies and I want to plan ahead.

Does the money have to be in a bank account or can it be in a Thai investment account or even in a crypto exchange? Leaving money in a bank account is just non sensical to me as it earns me nothing.

Second part to the question. What is the minimum period and value in baht in an account before renewal

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is planning ahead to renew their 5-year Non-Immigrant OX visa and seeks clarification on whether the required funds must be in a Thai bank account or if they can be held in other forms, such as an investment account or cryptocurrency. Additionally, they inquire about the minimum period and value of funds necessary for the renewal process. Comments from the community suggest that funds generally need to be in a Thai bank account, with reports indicating that some have faced challenges in extending the visa. The requirement is believed to be around 3 million baht, but it's essential to check with the local immigration office for specific instructions.

Alan ******** · Answer

What are requièrent for 5 year visa..thanks

Brandon ************ · Answer

I've never heard of anyone successfully extending (not renewing) a non-OX visa in order to get the second 5 years. I've read reports of people that tried, including bringing everything that immigration should require to do so. But they were told that it wasn't possible.

If you are going to try, the money must be in a Thai bank account, in liquid cash.

You need to go to your immigration office to ask for the specific requirements. I believe it's 3 million baht but you'll want to check for yourself what your office requires. Expect to be rejected though.

I'm assuming you're Australian. Most people just go back to Australia and get a new non-OX using money in their home bank account, since the one consulate in Australia is the only one in the world Thai allows that. So Australians are the only one who use this visa.

What are the requirements for renewing a Non-immigrant OX visa in Thailand, especially regarding funds?

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